Chapter 679: Chapter 670: Case in Progress
Never expected this, these people acted quite early. Just as something happened, someone contacted his mom, you have to say, pretty impressive.
Of course, thinking about it carefully, itâs indeed his issue. After all, when something like this happens in any family, they immediately look for someone. Now with phones being so convenient, itâs just a phone call away, no need for so much hassle.
"Mom... whatâs going on?" Su Qing quickly asked.
Hearing this, Zhou Hui frowned, thought for a while, and then said, "Itâs nothing really, your aunt called me this afternoon, just some casual chat. She asked about your job, and specifically asked if youâre working at the Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau. At the time, I didnât think much of it, didnât expect there could be something like this."
At this, old Su quickly asked, "Did you promise her anything?"
"How could I? Besides, she didnât say anything specific, just asked around. We chatted for a while then hung up," Zhou Hui explained.
As soon as she finished, Su Qing recalled the narration in his mind.
[Your Aunt Zhou Xiuâs in-lawâs relative is one of the parties involved in this case, theyâre trying to test the waters and will come asking for help when the time is right.]
[Additionally, someone involved is a relative from your family, and when the time comes, they will plead with your family. Moreover, Li Zijun appeared at the scene, making the situation on their side even more serious. Most importantly, you are now famous, so you might encounter some relatives with no sense of boundaries asking to borrow money. If you lend it, itâll be gone, so be prepared.]
Listening to this internal monologue, Su Qing felt uneasy; he never thought he would encounter such a situation himself. After all, heâd only seen this kind of thing on television, but fate has a way of surprising you.
Moreover, he suddenly felt that he hadnât emphasized the severity enough when talking to Li Zijun earlier; it seems sheâs also going to face some trouble.
As he was lost in thought, the old comrade Su heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Itâs fine, itâs fine. Remember, if they call again about this matter, you mustnât agree to anything casually. Remember, donât agree to anything. If you canât refuse, say itâs up to me and our son, and weâll discuss it when weâre back."
No wonder old Su is a college teacher; at least when it comes to major issues, he knows how to handle them and has some foresight.
Then old Su looked at his son and asked, "Do you have any thoughts on this?"
Upon hearing this, Su Qing took a deep breath and nodded, "Mom, Dad is right, we should try not to promise anything as a family. You know, Zijun and I are just ordinary police officers; we donât even hold leadership positions, so we canât really speak on such matters. Plus, Iâm not officially part of it, just a consultant. As for them asking us to pull some strings, thatâs even less likely, trust between people needs to make sense."
The internal narration mentioned that this matter is related to his auntâs family, someone from his auntâs husbandâs family committed an offense.
Honestly, if someone from his auntâs family were in trouble, since they are close relatives to his mom, he wouldnât mind lending a hand. Even if they couldnât get out, at least he could offer advice, help them get a lighter sentence.
Thatâs just how society operates nowadays; itâs very relationship-based. Although he doesnât mind, his parentsâ involvement is inevitable.
But if itâs a relative from his auntâs in-lawâs family, even if theyâre close to his aunt, thereâs a layer of distance, which makes a difference.
He understood that if his aunt really asked for help, Su Qing could only say that this relative was overstepping boundaries.
Of course, he didnât express this thought because he knew his parents would not agree. To them, relatives are relatives, and if possible, they would try to help.
Unless really incapable, itâs tough for them to outright refuse.
"Donât worry, I understand this, no need for you to teach me," Zhou Hui retorted, slightly embarrassed, mostly because, without the reminders, she might have agreed casually.
"Dear, itâs not just about that. As our son said, this is a significant matter. Given our sonâs current situation, we have to be cautious," old Su advised.
Though in everyday affairs, Zhou Hui called the shots in the household, when it came to major issues, it was usually old Su making the decisions.
Upon hearing this, mom Zhou Hui pouted, seeing this, Su Qing quickly added, "Mom, if someone inquires about money recently, please donât agree right away, if itâs hard to refuse, just mention that the money is with Dad and me, and we need to discuss."
He heard the narrationâs warning, once the money is lent, itâs gone, which wasnât making sense to him. He couldnât recall any relatives having such bad repayment habits.
"Alright, alright, got it, donât worry, your mom isnât silly. Except for your dad, your sister, and you, who else could get money out of me?" His mom Zhou Hui responded, somewhat exasperated.
[The rebellious mom might be a money-hungry person, but sheâs easily persuaded. Without your reminder, given her current savings and your capacity, she might easily lend out tens of thousands, especially to closer relations.]
Su Qing: ...
He had to admit, previously he hadnât realized how generous his mom was, easily lending out amounts like tens of thousands, really?
Fortunately, his reminder might prove useful this time. Heâs certainly glad he returned home for this, otherwise, they might unknowingly get overwhelmed by it.
At home, Su Qing explained the case Li Zijun handled in detail to his parents, leaving them stunned. Previously Zhou Hui thought her good son was involved in some online scams, but now she sees her son is much better behaved!
Not just now, even in the past, apart from academics, he didnât cause any trouble. Back then she was quite dissatisfied, but now looking back, her son is indeed quite outstanding. It turns out, only through comparison can differences become apparent.
After chatting a bit more with his parents, Su Qing drove back, something Zhou Hui fully supported, as spending time with his girlfriend was important. After all, it affected when sheâd get a grandchild.
And Su Qing felt reassured, at least with old Su at home, he could keep things under control, and at worst, hold things together till he returned.
The next day, after dropping Shen Yi at her company, Su Qing again went to the East City Public Security Bureau to catch up with Li Zijun and stay updated.
Indeed, last night Li Zijun found out that her parents had received several calls, all from people trying to leverage connections, given her familyâs obligations to visit home during festivities, it was natural some connections were maintained.
Most of her relatives were aware of her work, so her familyâs phone rang much more than Su Qingâs, especially since she had shown up in the county yesterday, pretending ignorance was impossible.
"Du, whereâs Zijun?" As soon as he got to the police station, Su Qing met Du Qiang and asked.
Hearing this, Du Qiang quickly pulled him aside.
"Whatâs wrong? Whatâs going on?"
"Whatâs wrong, you ask? Liâs sister is on the brink of collapse with the hassle. From that case she handled yesterday, the parents involved have all come, and it seems some even know her personally!"
Su Qing: ...
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